# cortex vs cote

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### cortex
*noun · IPA /ˈkɔɹtɛks/ · frequency rank #13,126*
The outer layer of an internal organ or body structure, such as the kidney or the brain.

### cote
*noun · IPA /kəʊt/ · frequency rank #29,983*
A cottage or hut.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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